ACCOMMODATIONS
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Outside the Park
PARK FACILITIES
Canyon
Fishing Bridge
Grant
Madison
Mammoth
Norris
Old Faithful
Roosevelt
Tower
West Thumb
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Related Web Sites
Visitor Centers
WILDLIFE
Bears
Bison
Coyote
Elk
Mountain Lion
Pronghorn Antelope
Wolves
Communities near Yellowstone NP
Belgrade, MT
Bozeman, MT
Gardiner, MT
Livingston, MT
Red Lodge, MT
Virginia City, MT
West Yellowstone, MT
Wyoming Travel Regions
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Yellowstone N.P.
Yellowstone National Park is a meeting point of sorts. Surrounded and shared by four different national forests, located atop the Rocky Mountains with its southwest corner intersected by the Continental Divide, America's oldest national park marks the union of three northern states. Wyoming claims more than 90 percent of the park's 3,472 square miles. Montana lies at its northern edges, while Idaho makes up its southwest corner. In all, the park comprises more acreage than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined.
For many people, Yellowstone is best symbolized by "Old Faithful," an age-old geyser that was named for its synchronized eruptions of thousands of gallons of boiling hot water. But despite the name-brand recognition that the geyser has acquired over the years, it is neither the largest nor the most consistently punctual hot spring in the park.
Nor is it the only type of geological feature in Yellowstone. Located in a 34-mile by 45-mile-wide volcano caldera, Yellowstone is a world unto its own, filled with rainbow colored thermal pools, mudspots, geysers and steam vents. More than 10,000 geological features dominate the supervolcano, a hotspot where the eart's roiling gasses are constantly being expelled under the pressure of molten lava just below the earth's surface.
Yellowstone's recreational activities extend beyond the boundaries of its geological attractions. Its trails are shared by hikers, mountain bikers and cross-country skiers from all over the world. Close to ski resorts on all sides, the park's accessibility has made it one of North America's top wilderness destinations. Boating and catch-and-release fishing for cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish and Montana grayling are available at Yellowstone Lake, and wildlife and bird watching are key attractions throughout the park.
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The Concise Visitor's Guide to Yellowstone by Matt Bolton. Sized perfectly for backpacks this guide offers specifics on food, what to see, children's activities, weather, wildlife, seasonal road closures, ranger programs, visitor centers, what differentiates each section of the park and more. Filled with information, phone numbers, web sites, and detailed maps this is the tool to use when planning a trip to Yellowstone. Order now...
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Moon Spotlight Yellowstone National Park by Don Pitcher. 80-page compact guide covering must-see attractions and maps with sightseeing highlights. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps. Order now...
Yellowstone National Park Pocket Guide (Falcon Pocket Guides Series) by Ann Simpson and Rob Simpson. Yellowstone National Park Pocket Guide is an information-packed, pocket-size guide that helps visitors get the most out of their park visit in a unique, convenient, and portable package. Order now...
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